Local animal rescue organization ARPO and Kitty Correspondent KJ McGlinn are working to dispel common misconceptions about mother cats while promoting upcoming events to support them and their kittens.

Rescue advocates say many people mistakenly believe mother cats abandon their kittens, when in reality they are often protecting them or searching for food. Lori White, a representative for ARPO, an all-foster-based rescue in the Indianapolis area, said the behavior is natural.

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Prevent Child Abuse Indiana is launching new safety initiatives focused on water and internet protection as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. The campaign emphasizes free tools and active supervision strategies to help Indiana families create safer environments for children.

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Lisa Knox Nervig, a three-year survivor of pancreatic cancer, is using sourdough baking as a therapeutic activity to manage stress. Nervig, who is the sister of former WISH-TV anchor Debby Knox, began the hobby during a harsh winter at her home in Chicago.

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The Eiteljorg Museum will open a new exhibition, “Cowboy Couture: The Fashion of Jerry Lee Atwood,” on Saturday, March 28, highlighting the work of Indianapolis-based designer Jerry Lee Atwood, who has earned international acclaim for his custom Western-style suits.

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Author and educator Felicia L. Kenny has released her debut children’s book, “Two Worlds, One Family: A Child’s Perspective on Being Biracial,” in conjunction with National Reading Month in March.

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Rev. David W. Greene Sr., senior pastor of Purpose of Life Ministries, has partnered with Big Homie Ace and the Big Homie Foundation to launch a weekly feeding program for people experiencing homelessness.

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The 98th Academy Awards will take place Sunday, March 15, featuring 20 films previously showcased by Heartland Film. The titles earned a combined 44 Oscar nominations this year across feature and short film categories.

The Heartland Film set a global record this year with nine nominated short films that were programmed at the Indy Shorts International Film Festival and the Heartland Film Festival.

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Mitchell L. H. Douglas, a National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing Fellow and Indiana University Indianapolis associate professor, released his fourth poetry collection, “Universal Corner,” on March 3. The collection explores the intersection of music, memory and humanity through the lens of punk and hip-hop cultures.

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